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Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D80

Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
80
Overall
71
Nikon D7100 front
 
Nikon D80 front
Portability
62
Imaging
49
Features
36
Overall
43

Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D80 Key Specs

Nikon D7100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon D7000
  • Renewed by Nikon D7200
Nikon D80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 668g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D70
  • Newer Model is Nikon D90
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Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D80 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Nikon D7100 and Nikon D80, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are offered by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the D7100 (24MP) and D80 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D7100 was released 6 years later than the D80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D7100 grades vs the D80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7100 over the Nikon D80

 D7100 D80 
ReleasedApril 2013September 2006More recent by 81 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D80 over the Nikon D7100

 D80 D7100 

Common features in the Nikon D7100 and Nikon D80

 D7100 D80 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D80 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D7100 has got physical dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Nikon D80 has dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the D7100 compared to the D80.

Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D7100 and D80 is 59 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D7100 and D80.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon D7100 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger D7100 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D80 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7100 Portrait photography info
Nikon D80 Portrait photography info
79
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
53
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7100 as a Street photography camera
Nikon D80 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
54
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7100 Sports photography features
Nikon D80 Sports photography features
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
41
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7100 Travel photography information
Nikon D80 Travel photography information
66
environment proofing
MP count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
44
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7100 Landscape photography details
Nikon D80 Landscape photography details
76
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
48
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7100 Vlogging details
Nikon D80 Vlogging details
30
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Nikon D7100 vs Nikon D80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7100 and Nikon D80
 Nikon D7100Nikon D80
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D7100 Nikon D80
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-04-25 2006-09-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 51 -
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Nikon F
Total lenses 309 309
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,229k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Wide Viewing Angle TFT-LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 24 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 765 grams (1.69 lbs) 668 grams (1.47 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 83 61
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 11.2
DXO Low light rating 1256 524
Other
Battery life 950 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL15 EN-EL3e
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots SD/SDHC card
Card slots 2 One
Price at release $800 $800